**As a Supplier Launch Readiness Analyst, you will be responsible for:** + Ensuring Launch Readiness Reviews (LRR) Audits via SuperG for current onsite/desktop suppliers, tools, and parts including training suppliers, reviewing self-assessments, identifying gaps, and validating critical open items on-site. + Confirming supplier supportability for Engineering Changes, First-Time-to-MP2 parts, and ramp-up acceleration, ensuring nil Ascent commit gaps through Job#1 and beyond. + Managing Resourcing Workstream activities, including onboarding Green/Brown field suppliers into MP&L; systems, triggering resourcing audits, and tracking issue resolution to closure. + Driving Supplier Delivery Performance improvement by identifying low-performing suppliers, analyzing production loss and premium freight trends, and leading root-cause/action-plan reviews until performance targets are met. + Owning Supplier System Readiness for MMOG/LE compliance - conducting audits, training suppliers on requirements, validating systems, and escalating non-compliant suppliers as needed. + Maintaining accurate, up-to-date tracking in SuperG and master trackers, and reporting KPI status to leadership on a regular cadence. + Proactively escalating risks and collaborating with CFT (STA/PUR/SOT) to resolve issues and support successful, on-time launches. 1. **Launch** + Trigger Launch Readiness Reviews (LRR) through SuperG based on the below defined category on weekly (Monday) basis. + Onsite New Suppliers + Desktop New Tool / Part + Conduct LRR training to the targeted suppliers during 1st review meeting. + Schedule meeting with Suppliers to review the self-assessment status. + Review all the key questionnaire and related evidence with suppliers. + Identify gaps, action plan and target date for the open items (Yellow / Red) + Visit supplier site to review critical open items. + Job#1 Engineering Change and First time to MP2 part Implementation (WERS Concerns) supplier supportability confirmation for MP2 and beyond. + Non Phase3 supplier's supportability confirmation for ramp-up acceleration curve collaborating with CFT (STA/PUR/SOT/CONSTRAINTS) to ensure Nil Ascent Commit Gaps during Job1 and beyond. + Ascent Onboarding for all New Suppliers and ensure Ascent Compliance >90% for all Carryover Suppliers with New-Tooled Parts. + Kick-off Carryover Container Survey 6Months before MP2 & Ramp-up Supportability Survey 6 weeks before MP2. + Ensure SuperG is kept updated with latest comments for all audits performed and evidences are uploaded 100% for all items by the supplier + Review SuperG Status for your sites with Supervisor/Launch Lead for each program on weekly basis + Continue to work with suppliers to close all Open issues (Yellow / Red) on or before MP2 milestone. And for any open issue,



ensuring containment action is in place for Job1 & Ramp-up with Ascent Commits reflecting the same supportability plan. + Escalate to CFT & Leadership proactively if need any support during various launch and internal meetings. 1. **Resourcing Workstream Management (RWM):** + Get Green & Brown field suppliers from GCST for the resourcing action. + Engage with suppliers to establish and onboard suppliers for MP&L; systems and processes. + Plan and Visit supplier site as required. + Attend weekly meeting conducted by Purchasing and highlight if any issues and seek support if required. + Trigger Resourcing Audit via SuperG appropriately + Follow-up with suppliers to complete the checklist assessment and validate 100% evidences. + Provide input to Purchase during sourcing and highlight critical suppliers (Prod loss / prem. Freight / 6MWA<81) + Update and Track Master file with issues, action plan and closing status. 1. **Supplier Delivery Performance Improvement** + Identify & prioritize low Delivery Performance suppliers in NA Region + Improve targeted suppliers as per set objectives at the beginning of the year + Download list of suppliers 6MWA<81 from Super G and kick-off Comprehensive Performance Checklist audit via SuperG for all sites assigned to you. + Analyze DPR (Daily Production Report) for repetitive production loss made by suppliers. + Understand troublesome suppliers from Proto team where supplier not performing during DCV builds (Proto Builds) + Analyze high-hurt premium freight suppliers. + Also monitor Suppliers with 6MWA between 81-90 on a weekly basis to ensure any deductions are addressed on time thus preventing them from becoming a <81 suppliers. + Schedule recurring weekly meetings with suppliers & include STA/PUR as required to detail out root cause, action plan and target date for each poor delivery elements. + Work with suppliers until all action items closed and 6MWA improved >81. + Work with FNA SMRT and seek onsite visit to supplier plant for validating the action plan (GEMBA visits). + Work closely with SOT members for fixing supplier behind schedules along with STA/PUR as required. + Update and Track supplier monthly delivery performance in the master tracker and report out monthly KPI status to management / leadership. + Work with Plant/ODC members and ensure Supplier Label Compliance for EWMS/GTL workstreams before Go-Live.



+ On-time Dispute Processing within 2 weeks from week of submission. + Timely response to Supplier Queries i.e. within 48hrs 1. **Supplier System Readiness for MMOG** + Identify & prioritize new suppliers sourced to Upcoming New Model Launch Programs + Perform MMOG/LE Audit via SuperG + Improve targeted suppliers as per set objectives at the beginning of the year + Conduct Detailed Training to suppliers on MMOG/LE Guidelines and Ford Requirements during your first connect with them + Establish timing plan for various stages & drive suppliers to meet the target with multiple reviews/meetings at fixed frequency + Conduct detailed document review and validate systems (EDI / ERP / MRP / MPS / WMS / Tier2EDI / Barcode / Cyber Security) to ensure Supplier Compliance to MMOG/LE Level A Guidelines + Escalate to STA/PUR during Q1 Governance meetings to seek support for Non Q1 suppliers and Q1 suppliers not compliant with MP&L; Zero Tolerance Metrics. + Analyze the action plan and timing to recommend Override or Revoke Q1 for Existing Q1 suppliers not meeting the MP&L; Zero Tolerance Metrics. And Override MMOG/LE Level A to C in GSDB Online for Supplier + Identify Non-compliant suppliers with Weekly workflow run comparing MMOG Level A update in SIM Vs MMOG.NP Assessment submission. **Requirements:** + Bachelor's degree in Engineering /Supply Chain Management or Business Administration + 3+ years of experience in OEM or Tier1 company. Preferably in Automotive Industry + 3+ years of experience working in Supply Chain Operations / Supplier Management + 3+ years of experience in leveraging analytical tools (Any Data Transformation and Visualization Tools such as Alteryx, SQL, Power BI, etc...) + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making + Excellent communication and people skills, with the teams to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams + Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve results + Proven track record of cross-functional engagement with engineering, manufacturing, purchase, and supplier quality + Well versed with MS Office Tools (excel, PowerPoint, etc.) + Fluent in English (Spanish is added advantage) + Should be open to travelling (supplier or plant locations) **Preferred Skillsets:** + Masters degree in Engineering /Supply Chain Management or Business Administration + 2+ Years of experience in New supplier evaluation and supplier development + 2+ years of experience in leveraging analytical tools like Alteryx/Qlik Sense/ GCP + Strong acumen in Supply Chain skill set in areas like Inbound Logistics / Packaging / Demand & Supply planning / In-plant Logistic operations / Warehouse management

📌 Supplier Launch Readiness Analyst (Chennai)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 Chennai